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Concrete Encasement for Rotten Condo Piles

Apex Construction is reinforcing several wood pilings that have deteriorated for a condo in Ocean City, MD. The structural integrity becomes questionable over the years as the pile bases wither away and rot. We are currently encasing 4 wood piles in concrete according to structural engineering prints with town approval and oversight. This is an increasingly problematic issues as many of the piles were driven 30+ years ago. Apex Construction is prepared, motivated, and eager to re-inforce your buildings structural wooden piles. Give us call for a free estimate and project consultation.

Wood Piling Reinforcement – Apex Construction

Many homes and condos along in Ocean City have foundations made from wood pilings (or piles) driven into the ground and extending up through the structure. A wood piling foundation has proven to be an effective way to elevate living space above storm surges and enable buildings to survive severe weather that can easily demolish solid wall foundations.

The solid wood poles used in piling foundations are pressure-treated with a powerful preservative. However, over time, this treatment loses its ability to withstand the harsh marine environment of the Eastern Shore. Decay and damage from the marine environment are often concentrated along the water line, splash zone, or topsoil area where both moisture and oxygen are present. When the base of a pile is weakened by rot, the structure’s foundation becomes a serious issue.

Contact Apex Construction to discuss your structure’s wood pile bases and how we can repair them to ensure many more years of sound structure integrity.